Disaster Date
Disaster Date

Disaster Date

2011TV ShowEnded4 SeasonsEnglish

Disaster Date is a hidden camera TV-show on MTV in which actors go on a blind date with a person. The series premiered on September 28, 2009, and is filmed in Los Angeles, California.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users42%
Director: Michael RosenbaumGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

The mockumentary follows a man who believes he's on a series of blind dates, but is actually being set up by his friends to humiliate him. Each date is designed to be a disaster, featuring eccentric personalities and awkward situations intended to provoke a disastrous reaction. The film chronicles his increasingly desperate attempts to navigate these intentionally terrible encounters.

Critical Reception

Disaster Date received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its humor juvenile and predictable. Audience reception was mixed, with some appreciating the awkward comedy while others found it tiresome.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on cringe humor and predictable gags.
  • The premise wears thin quickly, lacking originality and genuine wit.
  • Performances are adequate but can't salvage the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the awkward situations funny, many felt the humor was repetitive and lacked intelligence. The film was often criticized for its low-brow comedy and uninspired plot.

Fun Fact

The film's concept is similar to the British series 'Kiss Me First' and a segment in 'The Office' where Jim pranks Dwight by setting him up on a series of disastrous dates.

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